Question
What is the word for "a person who is always optimistic
and sees the good in everything"?Solution
An optimist is someone who always sees the positive side of things and is hopeful about the future. A pessimist is someone who always expects the worst outcome, a realist is someone who sees things as they are without any sugar-coating, and an opportunist is someone who takes advantage of situations for their own benefit.
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